SA Martinez

SA Martinez
SA Martinez
Birth name Douglas Vincent Martinez
Also known as SA Martinez
Born October 29, 1969 (1969-10-29) (age 42)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, Rap Rock
Occupations Singer-songwriter, DJ
Instruments Vocals, DJ scratches[1]
Years active 1992–present
Labels Volcano Entertainment
Associated acts 311
Website 311.com

Douglas Vincent "SA" Martinez (born October 29, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a vocalist and DJ for the alternative rock band 311.[2] He is of Hispanic descent. Martinez's nickname is partially a play on the Mexican Spanish slang term "ese", meaning "buddy" or "friend." It is also said that SA had an "out-of-body experience" in college and S.A. is an acronym for "Spooky Apparition" stemming from that experience. SA is also sometimes credited as an acronym for "Space Alien", stemming from SA's lyrics frequently referring to the outer workings of the universe. He is the oldest member of 311.

Early life

Martinez was born and raised in Omaha and attended Bryan High School. When his friends started a band he began making guest appearances with the band as a vocalist. After two years, Martinez was asked to join the band, and the first incarnation of 311 began.

311

Martinez brought something new to the 311 table: turntables. He became the band's official DJ, but it did not affect his vocal duties. Songs from the demos were later re-written with scratches.

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